After Takeoff Checklist

INTERMEDIATE FLIGHT PREPARATION WORKBOOK

CHAPTER ONE

After Takeoff Checklist

When instrument and visual references (if available) both show a climb, verbalize, "Two positive

rates of climb." If you do not see a positive rate of climb, then, with definite voice inflection,

say, "Climb." In Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), scan airspeed, VSI, and the

altimeter. In Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) scan airspeed and outside.

When the P calls, "Gear up," place the gear handle in the UP position. Passing 400 feet Above

Ground Level (AGL) verbalize, "400 feet." When the P calls, "Flaps up After Takeoff Checklist,"

retract the flaps to 0 and run the After Takeoff Checklist. At a minimum, verify gear and flaps up

prior to 200 KTS. During the "pressurization" step, ensure the manual pressurization knob is set

to full increase and the bleed air switch is set to NORM. Do not let the P exceed 250 KTS below

10,000 feet. Remember, your priorities are Aviate, Navigate, Communicate, and checklists.

("Gear-UP" and "Flaps-UP" are Aviate items; the rest of the After Takeoff Checklist may require

a lower priority).

Pattern Checklist

This checklist should be used any time you enter the Visual Flight Rules (VFR) (closed) pattern,

radar pattern, or Instrument Landing System (ILS) pattern immediately after takeoff. As a part of

the crew brief, re-compute Landing Reference Speed (VREF).

Climb Checklist

This checklist is not required if final level-off is 10,000 feet or below. The P will set Maximum

Continuous Thrust (MCT) as given by the CP and accelerate to 220 or 250 knots depending on

climb profile. At 10,000 feet, prompt the P for initiation of the Climb Checklist. Passing

transition altitude, finish the Climb Checklist. Aux cool should be turned off prior to turning on

the windshield heat. At level off altitude, the P will remain at MCT until reaching desired cruise

airspeed.

Cruise Checklist

At initial level-off and periodically during cruise, perform the Cruise Checklist. These are

mostly CP responses except for the electrical system. Both the CP and the P will check the

generator and inverter output.

Descent Checklist

Approximately 100-150 NM prior to the destination Initial Approach Fix (IAF), you should get

ATIS and initiate the Descent Checklist. The crew brief should include the Weather Brief, Field

Brief, Holding Brief (180 knots), and Approach Brief. Fuel and landing data consists of

checking fuel quantity, balance, and crossfeed in NORM, go-around N1, 1.3 in the AOA, and

VREF. VREF is computed by subtracting 2 knots for every 500 lbs of fuel consumed from 118

KTS. For example, if the fuel consumed counter reads 1569 lbs, VREF would be 112 KIAS.

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